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Show n Page 11 Home Improvement Supplement Salina SunGunnison Valiev News May 7. 1997 Gift Giving Gets Easier With Home Improvement Ideas g scious with a feature to the time to install the shower system. aid conservation." Moen makes the process so easy tint Package the shower head with a pair anyonecan complete the project. 1 he of soft, oversized bath towels, a terry simple instructions give even the cloth robe and some moisturizing most novice the opbath beads, and youve given a gift portunity to gain home improvement that wont be forgotten. Since instalexperience without any headaches. lation of the Moen shower system is In addition, consumerscan call Moen so easy, include a certificate that at if they have any entitles the recipient to free installa- questions, DeJulio notes. tion performed by the gift giver. Gunnison Plumbing and Heating Even if the gift giver doesnt have is a local Moen dealer. holiday season may be over, but theres still plenty of gift givingto bedoneBirthdays, Mothers and Fathers Day, just to name a few. The problem is, you may be out of clever ideas. Why not consider some unusual, yet useful and enjoyable (NAPS)-Th- e water-savin- presents? Beverly DeJulio, a national home improvement expert, suggests that home improvement products can Gifts that add a make great gifts. little luxury or make the recipients I ife easier or safer are excellent ideas. Theyre items the person may have never expected to receive, but once they have them, theyll never give them up, says DeJulio. tems which offer three spray disappear down the drain or evaporate. Why not give a gift that can stimulating pulsemassage, aerated or a soft rinse. provide years of pampering? Its easy to convert a typical shower With a hand-hel- d unit, everyone e into a relaxing, can use this shower, no matter what experience just by changing the shower head. their height. Its truly a gift for the Hand-hel- d Look for a handheld shower with whole family, says DeJulio. Pampering Bubble bath and perfume make nice adjustable spray patterns such as and fixed shower Moens hand-hel- d pampering presents, but soon they Moens Deluxe Spray Shower Sys heads are also environmentally con- - Develop -a spa-lik- a feel for texture ette window shadings, Hunter Douglas, also introduced the original aluminum Venetian blind SO years ago. Now, it has developed a unique SoftSuede finish on its mini blinds that marries the durability and resiliency of aluminum with the luxurious look and feel of suede. This matt-textur- ed Attractively textured blinds provide many hidden benefits. Developing new ideas for window treatments is not mere window dressing. While fashion plays a crucial role in anticipating trends, function adds an important dimension too. Now, texture is on the design horizon, bringing new substance to window coverings as well. For example, Hunter Douglas, a window fashion leader, offers a line ofSilhouette window shadings made' of soft, adjustable, colored fabric vanes suspended between sheer front and back facings. This window treatment does more than just look lovely. It offers the light control of a blind; the easy operation of a shade; and the soft airy look of a sheer curtain. Previously available in classic fabric woven and vanes, Silhouetter now comes with a choice of two textured-fabri- c vanes that add a subtle dimension to the room-darkeni- shading. One, known as Silhouette Toujors, is a linen weave texture available in six colors, including white, neutrals and soft pastels. The other. Silhouette Naturelle, is a crinkle-texture- d woven fabric available in 12 earth tones. The company that created Silhou finish is available in 20 plush colors and creates a warmer look at the windows it graces. Whats more, most of these blinds come with the exclusive feature, which blocks out 99 percent of outside light, protecting your furnishings and ensuring your comfort. Ifyou would prefer, theres a new ht collection of Country Woods Classics wood blinds crafted from North American hardwoods. It offers a new, complete palette of natural wood tones as well as washed, painted and sandblasted finishes. These, too, offer the feature. All these window coverings are backed by a lifetime limited warranty, so whether the texture you ht On caring for new woodwork: rub linseed oil Into new woodwork once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month a year, and once a year from then on. Skyview Landscape Nursery Give Mom A Beautiful Gift of Fresh Flowers! We Have a LARGE selection of planters for Mother's Day Bring your old flowerpot We will refresh itfor you! love is wood, suede, or soft fabric, you can feel sure it will be on hand for as long as you I ike. For more facts on beautiful, practical, textured window treatments, see Valley Furniture at 310 N. Main in Gunnison, 1. Utah, or call 528-78- 1 V7 A Great selection of Skyview Landscape Nursery 385 N Main Cenferfield, Utah 528-367- 9 Valley Furniture fine furniture, throughout the store! indow coverings ! Check out the sale on Home Furnishings - Up to 20 OFf! Lane Motion Furniture Cedar Chests , & More! Mothers Day Graduation Valley Furniture Remodel 310 N Main, Gunnison UT carpetsfloorings, 528-781- 1 )joy Savings |